Display changing in a portable electronic device

ABSTRACT

A portable electronic device including a first section having a first display on a first side of the first section; and a second section pivotably connected to the first section. The second section includes a second display on a first side of the second section. The second section comprises a second side opposite the first side of the second section. When the first and second sections are in a first folded configuration relative to each other the first side of the first section is located opposite the second side of the second section.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a portable electronic device and, moreparticularly, to selection of images to be displayed with a portableelectronic device.

2. Brief Description of Prior Developments

U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0224832 A1 discloses afoldable cellular telephone having an upper portion and a lower portionconnected by a hinge, and two displays; one display located on each ofthe upper and lower portions. The two displays face each other in afolded configuration. A lens positionable over one of the displays isalso disclosed. This publication illustrates a basic idea that makingsome selection on a first display changes what is shown on a seconddisplay on a general level. U.S. Patent Application Publication No.2004/0212602 discloses a display device with two displays which faceeach other in a folded configuration. This publication illustrates thatthe user can turn a page by an open/close operation of a device with twodisplays and a hinge.

U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/877,525 filed Jun. 25, 2004, whichis hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, discloses a mobilecommunications device with rotating displays and cameras. U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 10/421,278 filed Apr. 23, 2003, which is herebyincorporated by reference in its entirety, discloses a hinge for use ina portable electronic device.

Normal fold type phones are basically opening mono-blocks, where themechanical movement does not really have an effect on the phonebehavior. Opening the phone only reveals the phone and itsfunctionalities and controls. There have been ideas around 360 degreemovement hinges, and attempts to apply that technology to similar toexisting folds, but without real benefits to usability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a portable electronicdevice is provided including a first section having a first display on afirst side of the first section; and a second section pivotablyconnected to the first section. The second section includes a seconddisplay on a first side of the second section. The second sectioncomprises a second side opposite the first side of the second section.When the first and second sections are in a first folded configurationrelative to each other the first side of the first section is locatedopposite the second side of the second section.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a portableelectronic device is provided comprising a first section comprising afirst display; a second section pivotably movable relative to the firstsection; a sensor for sensing movement of the first and second sectionsrelative to each other; and a system connected to the sensor forchanging an image displayed on the first display based upon movement ofthe first and second sections relative to each other.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention a method ofdisplaying images on displays of a portable electronic device isprovided comprising providing the portable electronic device with afirst section having a first display and a second section having asecond display, wherein the first section is pivotable relative to thesecond section; and selecting an image to be displayed on the firstdisplay based, at least partially, upon movement of the second sectionrelative to the first section and an application selected or running onthe second display.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method of changingdisplay of images in a portable electronic device is provided comprisingproviding the portable electronic device with a cover section pivotablymovable relative to a base section, wherein at least one of the coversection and base section comprise a display; displaying a first one ofthe images on the display; and moving the cover and base sectionsrelative to each other. A second different one of the images isautomatically displayed on the first display or a second display basedupon the movement of the cover and base sections relative to each other.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing aspects and other features of the invention are explainedin the following description, taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic deviceincorporating features of the invention shown in a first foldedconfiguration;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 1 in an open,unfolded configuration;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 1 in a secondfolded configuration;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 1 with a firstimage on the display;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view as in FIG. 7 showing selection of anapplication/mode icon by a user;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 8 with the twosections in the process of being moved relative to each other;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 9 after beingmoved to the second folded configuration shown in FIG. 3;

FIGS. 11-16 are perspective views of the device shown in FIG. 7 beingused and configured to implement a second type of method of using theinvention;

FIGS. 17-18 are perspective views of the device shown in FIGS. 11-16being used to flip back to a previous application page by flipping oneof the sections in a reverse direction of rotation;

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 7 configuredfor an alarm/clock mode/application;

FIGS. 20-22 are perspective views similar to FIGS. 1-3, respectively, ofan alternate embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing use of the invention with a remote display;

FIGS. 24-26 are perspective views of another alternate embodiment of theinvention similar to the views shown in FIGS. 1-3, respectively, indifferent configurations;

FIG. 27 is a partial perspective view of an alternate embodiment of theinvention showing a user UI section on the hinge;

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment showinglocation of a camera;

FIG. 29 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment showing amemory card, slot and 5-way navigation key; and

FIGS. 30-33 are perspective views of another alternate embodiment of theinvention at various configurations.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of a portableelectronic device 10 incorporating features of the invention. Althoughthe invention will be described with reference to the exemplaryembodiments shown in the drawings, it should be understood that theinvention can be embodied in many alternate forms of embodiments. Inaddition, any suitable size, shape or type of elements or materialscould be used.

The device 10, in the embodiment shown, is a mobile communicationsdevice. In particular, the device 10 is a mobile telephone. However,features of the invention could be used in any suitable type of portableelectronics device such as, for example, a portable gaming device, aPDA, or a laptop/notebook computer. The telephone 10 generally comprisesa first section 12, a second section 14, and a connection section 16. Inthis embodiment the first section 12 forms a base for the telephone andthe second section forms a cover. Referring also to FIG. 2, thetelephone comprises electronic circuitry including a transceiver 18, anantenna 20, a memory 22, a controller 24 such as a microprocessor, aspeaker or sound transducer 26 and a microphone 28. The telephone 10 cancomprise other telephone or mobile communicator elements as known in theart.

In this embodiment most of the electronics are located in the firstsection 12. However, the electronics could also be located in the secondsection 14 and connection section 16. Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the firstsection 12 comprises a first side 34 and a second side 36. A firstdisplay 30 is located on the first side 34. The first display 30 canfunction as part of the user interface (UI), such as a touch screen.However, the UI on the first section could comprise buttons, keys, atrackball and/or any other suitable type of user interface system. Thus,the first display does not need to be a touch screen. It could merely bea display screen.

The second section 14 comprises a first side 38 and a second side 40. Inthis embodiment, the first side 38 of the second section 14 comprises asecond display 32 which can function as part of the user interface (UI),such as a touch screen. However, the UI on the second section couldcomprise buttons, keys, a trackball and/or any other suitable type ofuser interface system. Thus, the second display does not need to be atouch screen. It could merely be a display screen. In addition, more orless than two displays could be provided.

FIG. 1 shows the telephone 10 is a first folded configuration. FIG. 3shows the telephone 10 is a second folded configuration. FIG, 2 showsthe telephone 10 in an intermediate position or open position betweenthe first and second folded positions. The connection section 16 allowsthe first and second sections 12, 14 to be pivotably moved relative toeach other as indicated by the arrows 42, 44. In addition, the first andsecond sections 12, 14 can be pivotably moved relative to each otherreverse to the directions indicated by the arrows 42, 44. Thus, thefirst and second sections 12, 14 can be moved relative to each otherbetween the first and second folded configurations. Although theinvention is shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1-3 as having theconnection section 16 at top sides of the first and second sections, theconnection section could be provided at left or right sides, or anyother suitable movable connection between folded or partially foldedconfigurations could be provides. In addition, if the device comprisesmore than two sections, such as three sections for example, features ofthe invention could be used without completely folding all the sectionsinto a front-to-back stacked configuration as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.

Referring also to FIGS. 4-6 which show the telephone 10 in the openposition shown in FIG. 2, in the open position the two displays 30, 32are located facing opposite directions. However, in the foldedconfigurations shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the displays 30, 32 face the samedirection. In the first folded configuration shown in FIG. 1 the firstside 34 of the first section 12 with the first display 30 is locatedopposite the second side 40 of the second section 14. Thus, the secondsection 14 substantially covers the first display 30. In the secondfolded configuration shown in FIG. 3, the first side 38 of the secondsection 14 with the second display 32 is located opposite the secondside 36 of the first section 12. Thus, the first section 12substantially covers the second display 32. The first and secondsections are able to be repeatedly flipped forwards or backwardsrelative to each other similar to a top wirebound steno book or memobook.

The connection section 16 preferably comprises a sensor 46 to sense whenthe first and second sections are moved relative to each other.Alternatively, or additionally, the first and/or second sections couldcomprise the sensor(s). The sensor 46 is coupled to the controller 24.The controller 24 is adapted to change an image displayed on at leastone of the displays 30, 32 based, at least partially, upon a signal fromthe sensor 46 that the first and second sections 12, 14 have been movedrelative to each other, such as moved from the first foldedconfiguration to the second folded configuration, and visa versa. In apreferred embodiment, the sensor 46 can also signal if that movement isa forward flipping movement (arrows 42, 44) or a reverse flippingmovement (reverse to arrows 42,44).

The connection section 16 in this embodiment is merely shown as a hingetype of connection. However, in an alternate embodiment, the connectionsection could comprise a rotatable section to allow the two sections 12,14 to be rotated 180° relative to each other orthogonal to the path ofrotation illustrated in FIGS. 1-3. Thus, the first sides 34, 38 couldface each other, such as for storage or transport in a pocket, purse orbusiness case.

Referring now also to FIGS. 7-10, one method of using the invention willbe described. FIG. 7 shows the telephone 10 in the first foldedconfiguration similar to FIG. 1, but with a first image 48 shown on thesecond display 32. The first image 48 in this embodiment comprises iconsfor selecting or launching various applications or programs. FIG. 8shows use of a pen or stylus 50 to select one of the icons 52 by a user.In an alternate embodiment, a pen or stylus might not be used, such aswhen the user uses his or her finger to select the icon. The selectedicon 52 in this example is the telephone icon for making a telephonecall. However, any suitable icon could be selected, such as a photoalbum icon, a game folder icon, or a music file album icon or video filealbum icon for example. After selecting the application/program/file asshown in FIG. 8, the user can flip the second section 14 as shown inFIGS. 9 and 10 into the second folded configuration with the firstdisplay 30 now being located at the front of the device.

A second image 54 is displayed on the first display 30. The controller24 determines what image to display as the second image. In particular,the controller 24 uses the input from the sensor 46 and the user'sselection from the section display 32, before flipping occurs, todetermine what image should be displayed on the first display 30. Inthis example, because the user selected the telephone icon 52, thesecond image comprises a telephone keypad image 54 with icons for theuser to dial a telephone number.

As another example, if the user had selected the camera icon 56 (seeFIG. 8) rather than the telephone icon 52, then when the user changedthe configuration of the sections 12, 14, the second image could havebeen a view of digital pictures stored in the memory or a digitalpicture software program application screen image. The user could thenview the picture(s) or take other actions as available on the screenimage.

These examples illustrate that a selection on one of the displays (inthese examples the second display 32) can change what is shown on theother display (in these examples the first display) when the first andsecond sections 12,14 are subsequently moved relative to each other.Views in a running application can also be changed based upon movementof the first and second sections 12, 14 relative to each other. Forexample, referring also to FIGS. 11-16, FIG. 11 shows the device 10similar to FIG. 7. In FIG. 12, the stylus 50 is shown being used toselect a writing tablet icon 58 to launch a notepad application usingtouch-screen technology. When the second section 14 is subsequentlymoved relative to the first section, as shown in FIG. 13, the imagedisplayed on the first display comprises a writing tablet image 60. Themain menu (image 48 shown in FIG. 7), or another selected mode orapplication open on display 32, can be left running on the display 32(and perhaps temporality not illuminated to save battery life) so theuser could go back to another mode/application by turning thepage/section 14 back. As shown in FIG. 14, the user can use the stylus50 to write information on the display 30 for subsequent storage in thememory (and perhaps character recognition transformation into typedtext).

When the user wishes to move on to another page of the application (inthis example another page of the writing tablet application), the usercan flip the first section 12 as shown in FIG. 15. This results in thesecond section 14 being moved to the front again. The controller 24 candisplay the blank writing image 60 on the second display 32 and, asshown in FIG. 16, the user can continue writing into the applicationwith the stylus 50, but this time via the second display 32. The firstand second sections 12, 14 can be flipped relative to each other as manytimes as needed by the user similar to a steno book or memo book withthe newly uncovered display 30 or 32 being blank each time a flip ismade forward for further writing by the user.

Referring also to FIGS. 17 and 18, the sections 12, 14 can be flipped ina reverse direction to return to previously viewed applications pages.For example, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the user canflip the first section 12 back as indicated by arrow 60 from theposition shown in FIG. 16 to the position shown in FIG. 18. The positionshown in FIG. 18 is the same as the position shown in FIG. 14 with thesame information shown on the display as stored when the first section12 was flipped in FIG. 12. Thus, the user can view a previously viewedpage of the application. In this example, the user could edit or copyinformation from the previously written page shown in FIGS. 14 and 18.The user can jump back and forth between pages (and/or applications ormodes) merely by flipping the sections 12, 14 back and forth. The devicecan automatically recognize the page change (section flipping) by theuser when more space/pages are needed; for example, writing a documentlonger than one page. In other words, the user can write just like to areal notebook, turning to a clean page/section whenever needed, and cango back just like in a paper book.

The display being covered (i.e., the one that is passive in between ofthe two folding sections) can keep the second application open,resulting in the possibility to switch between the displays (andapplications) so that the user always has the right application on thefront display. As the user is finished writing he/she can save thedocument and can go back to the another application by changing thepage/section or closing the first application. The invention enablesvirtually infinite pages to be created/turned/viewed. Also, thisfunction supports the viewing of multi-paged calendar, e-mail list, etc.making “peeping” (quickly looking between pages and/or applications ondifferent displays) possible while talking on the phone (multi-tasking)keeping the usability of the device very simple and clear.

An advantage of the invention is the ability of changing of theapplication views between the displays on the basis of the movement ofthe hinge or sections 12, 14 relative to each other. The inventionenables multi-tasking (two applications open at the same time) andintuitive switching between applications. It basically presents a bookmetaphor (or similarity) for an electronic device user interface (UI).The invention can provide the advantages of intuitive and easy switchingbetween applications and views.

One embodiment is basically constructed so that two displays aresituated in opposite sides of each other, in separate blocks or sections12, 14, when the device is imagined as “unfolded” (FIGS. 2 and 4-6).When the device is folded or enclosed (FIGS. 2 and 3) (note that it isthe same which way the device is folded) there is always a displayshowing.

With the invention, at least two modes (or applications) can be open atthe same time. A normal book page-change metaphor can be provided. Anapplication having multiple pages can be viewed, similar to a paperbook, changing sections 12,14 to change pages. Also, switching betweenapplications can be done similarly. A physical embodiment can comprisesections able to turn completely around; reminiscent to a paper notebook with a spring-like back end. The concept makes the movement of thesections 12, 14 into efficient use and gives the user a metaphor that isnatural and simple; similar to a book or memo book or steno book.

Referring also to FIG. 19, another application is shown. In thisapplication the device 10 comprises an alarm clock mode/application. Auser could select the application from the second display 32 shown inFIG. 1 and rotate the first and second sections 12, 14 relative to eachother into the position shown in FIG. 19. The connection section 16could comprise a detent system to lock the sections 12, 14 in the wedgeshape shown in FIG. 19. The wedge shape allows the device 10 to beplaced on a table top with the display 30 in a substantially verticalorientation (though slightly tilted). This, it is also possible to havemode like alarm-clock mode, reminding of old fashioned date/time index.Referring now to FIGS. 20-22, another embodiment of the invention isshown. In this embodiment the telephone 10′ comprises only one display;the display 30 in the first section 12. The second section 14′ does notcomprise a display. Instead, the second section 14 comprises a window62. The window could be a touch sensitive clear window, or just a clearprotective window. In an alternate embodiment the window could merelycomprise a hole. This embodiment could be used in a simpler telephone;perhaps merely intended to use the invention for flipping throughdigital pictures.

Referring also to FIG. 23, the device 10 or 10′ could also be configuredto output images to a display 64, such as by a wireless link 66 or evena wired connection. As the pages/sections 12, 14 are changed in thedevice 10, 10′, the images displayed on the display 64 could change.

Referring also to FIGS. 24-26, another alternate embodiment of theinvention is shown. In this embodiment the device 10″ has two sections12″ and 14″ connected by a connection section 16″ located on the lateralsides of the sections 12″, 14″. Thus, the sections 12″ and 14″ can berotated relative to each other as indicated by arrow 70; preferably backand forth and/or multiple times in a same direction.

As evident from the description above, features of the invention couldbe incorporated into various different types of embodiments orapplications. The hand-held portable apparatus could comprise twosubstantially equal size and shape block sections as the major sectionsof the frame. These block sections could be virtually the same, or couldhave minor or substantial differences relative to each other. Thesoftware of the apparatus could be configured such that there is noformal primary state of the first and second block sections relative toeach other. Thus, regardless of whether the first block section is infront or the second block section is in front, at least some of the samefunctions could be provided or performed at whichever one of the twoblock sections are in front at that time. Preferably, the shapes of theblock sections support a book-like use, such as a steno book, which iseasy to open, provide enough grip for a “page/block section” turning andeasy to hold in a single hand firmly.

One or both of the block sections could comprise a camera (still digitalphoto camera and/or video camera), an/or a camera could be provided inthe hinge. One or both of the block sections, and/or the hinge, couldcomprise one or more camera mode specific buttons, such as a shutterbutton for example. The hinge could be part of the UI with a button oruser actuated switch. As seen in FIG. 27, the hinge 16′ could comprise auser selector switch 72 for the camera functions. The camera(s) could belocated at any suitable position(s) on the block section(s). FIG. 28shows one example where a camera 80 is located on the rear side of thesecond section 14″. Second section 14″ also has phone specific buttons82 and a shutter button 88 on a side edge 84. These side edge buttonscan be depressed regardless of the firs/second block section positioningrelative to each other. Handles 86 are also provided on both blocksections 12″, 14″.

If no camera is provided, the apparatus can still be a multi-mediadevice for viewing, browsing, writing, an electronic calendar, etc. forexample. A stylus can be provided on one or both of the block sectionsand may be magnetically attached. A center technology display can beprovided as part of the UI and can be touch sensitive. A lens could beprovided over the display if desired. As one of the two displays may bealways visible, a transparent cover could be provided over the displaysor the displays could be slightly recessed inside the surrounding framesof the block sections.

As seen in FIG. 29, one or both of the block sections could comprise anarea 74 for removably receiving a memory card 76. A 5-way navigation key78 can be provided on one or both of the block sections 12, 14. Ifprovided on both block sections, no matter what mode or position of thetwo block sections relative to each other (first block section in frontor second block section in front), the basic UI could remain the sameregardless of which block section is located in front and, thus, notconfusing to the user at any time. Thus, the user does not need to carewhich of the two block sections is left ON (i.e., is located in front)after viewing a multi-page document.

In another type of embodiment, one of the block sections could besmaller in length than the other block section. Thus, the software couldbe configured for different modes based upon whether the first blocksection is in front or the second block section is in front. In a firstmode, such as with the longer/bigger block in front, the apparatus couldbe configured for telephone use with a touch screen based UI, a PDAmode, and simple call handling mode with the call handling keys. In thesecond mode, such as with the shorter/smaller block in front, theapparatus could be configured for a camera mode with a button or rollerbased UI or to answer an incoming call by flipping open. An “infinity”mode could also be provided such that the two block sections can beflipped over and over again relative to each other for features such ascalendar, E-mail, document viewing-creation, gallery viewing etc.

Referring now to FIGS. 30-33, another alternate embodiment of thepresent invention is shown. In this embodiment, second section 90 ispivotably connected to the first section 12 by the 360 degree hinge 16.However, second section 90 has a first portion 92 and a second portion94. Second portion 94 has the second display 32 and is rotatablyconnected to the first portion 92. Second portion 94 can be rotatedrelative to the first portion 92 and hinge 16 as indicated by arrow 96.The rotation axis is generally orthogonal to the axes of rotation at thehinge 16.

As seen in FIG. 32, the text 98 can be displayed on the first display 30with a first portrait type of orientation when the second portion 94 isorientated at a first position relative to the first portion 92. As seenin FIG. 33, the text 98 can be automatically displayed on both the firstdisplay 30 and the second display at the same time with a secondlandscape type of orientation when the second portion 94 is orientatedat a second position relative to the first portion 92. As seen in FIG.33, and regardless of text orientation, two pages of a document or twoimages can be viewed at the same time next to each other. This might beuseful for video or image editing (comparing an original image to theimage as being edited). This configuration can also allow both displays30, 32 to be used at the same time for telephone use. For example,display 30 having phone key icons and display 30 having otherinformation or user selectable menu features.

It should be understood that the foregoing description is onlyillustrative of the invention. Various alternatives and modificationscan be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from theinvention. Accordingly, the invention is intended to embrace all suchalternatives, modifications and variances which fall within the scope ofthe appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A portable electronic device comprising: a firstsection comprising a first display on a first side of the first section;and a second section pivotably connected to the first section, thesecond section comprising a second display on a first side of the secondsection, wherein the second section comprises a second side opposite thefirst side of the second section, wherein when the first and secondsections are in a first folded configuration relative to each other thefirst side of the first section is located opposite the second side ofthe second section, wherein when the first and second sections are inthe first folded configuration relative to each other the first displayforms a front face of the device, and wherein when the first and secondsections are in a second folded configuration relative to each other thesecond display forms the front face of the device; a sensor for sensingmovement of the first and second sections relative to each other; and asystem connected to the sensor for changing images displayed on thefirst and second displays based, at least partially, upon movement ofthe first and second sections relative to each other wherein the systemfor changing images displayed on the first and second displays isconfigured to display sequential page images of an application onsequential ones of the displays as the first and second sections aresequentially flipped relative to each other.
 2. A portable electronicdevice as in claim 1 wherein, when the first and second sections are inthe second folded configuration relative to each other, the first sideof the second section is located opposite a second side of the firstsection.
 3. A portable electronic device as in claim 1 wherein theportable electronic device comprises a mobile telephone with atransceiver.
 4. A portable electronic device as in claim 1 furthercomprising: a sensor for sensing movement of the first and secondsections relative to each other; and a system connected to the sensorfor changing images displayed on the first and second displays based, atleast partially, upon movement of the first and second sections relativeto each other.
 5. A portable electronic device as in claim 4 1 whereinthe system for changing images displayed on the first and seconddisplays comprises means for selecting an application on the seconddisplay to be displayed on the first display when the first and secondsections are subsequently moved from the first folded configuration. 6.A portable electronic device as in claim 4 1 wherein the system forchanging images displayed on the first and second displays comprisesmeans for displaying sequential page images of an application onsequential ones of the displays as the first and second sections aresequentially flipped relative to each other.
 7. A portable electronicdevice comprising: a first section comprising a first display; a secondsection pivotably movable relative to the first section, wherein thesecond section comprises a second display; a sensor for sensing movementof the first and second sections relative to each other; and a systemconnected to the sensor for changing an image displayed on the first andsecond displays based upon movement of the first and second sectionsrelative to each other; wherein the system is configured to display afirst page of an application on the first display, and wherein thesystem is configured to display a second different page of the sameapplication on the second display when the first and second sections arepivotably moved relative to each other, and wherein the system isconfigured to display sequential page images of an application onsequential ones of the displays as the first and second sections aresequentially flipped relative to each other.
 8. A portable electronicdevice as in claim 7 wherein the first and second displays face a samedirection when the first and second sections are in a foldedconfiguration.
 9. A portable electronic device as in claim 8 wherein thesystem for changing an image is adapted to change an image displayed onthe second display based upon movement of the first and second sectionsrelative to each other.
 10. A portable electronic device as in claim 8wherein the system for changing an image comprises means for selectingan application on the second display to be displayed on the firstdisplay when the first and second sections are subsequently moved from afirst folded configuration.
 11. A portable electronic device as in claim8 wherein the system for changing an image comprises means fordisplaying sequential page images of the application on sequential onesof the displays as the first and second sections are sequentiallyflipped relative to each other.
 12. A portable electronic device as inclaim 7 wherein the second section comprises a window to allow viewingof the first display through the second section.
 13. A portableelectronic device as in claim 7 wherein the portable electronic devicecomprises a mobile telephone with a transceiver.
 14. A portableelectronic device as in claim 7 further comprising means for selectingan image to be displayed on a second display based, at least partially,upon movement of the first and second sections relative to each other.15. A portable electronic device as in claim 7 wherein the first andsecond sections are rotatable relative to each other about 360°.
 16. Amethod of displaying images on displays of a portable electronic devicecomprising: providing the portable electronic device with a firstsection having a first display and a second section having a seconddisplay, wherein the first section is pivotable relative to the secondsection; and selecting an image to be displayed on the first displaybased, at least partially, upon pivoting of the second section to afolded configuration relative to the first section and an applicationselected or running on the second display, wherein when the secondsection is pivoted to the folded configuration the second display isconcealed from view and the application continues to run on the seconddisplay; and changing images displayed on the first and second displaysby displaying sequential page images of an application on sequentialones of the displays as the first and second sections are sequentiallyflipped relative to each other.
 17. A method as in claim 16 furthercomprising selecting an image to be displayed on the second displaybased, at least partially, upon movement of the first section relativeto the second section and an application selected or running on thefirst display.
 18. A method as in claim 16 further comprising flippingthe first and second sections relative to each other in a firstdirection to sequentially view images on the displays in a first order.19. A method as in claim 18 further comprising flipping the first andsecond sections relative to each other in an opposite second directionto sequentially view images on the displays in a second reverse order.20. A method of changing display of images in a portable electronicdevice comprising: providing the portable electronic device with a coversection pivotably movable relative to a base section, wherein at leastone of the cover section and base section comprise a display; displayinga first one of the images on the display, wherein the first one of theimages comprises a first page of an application; and moving the coverand base sections relative to each other, wherein a second different oneof the images is automatically displayed on the first display or asecond display based upon the movement of the cover and base sectionsrelative to each other, wherein the second different one of the imagescomprises a second different page of the same application; and changingimages displayed on the displays by displaying sequential page images ofan application on sequential ones of the displays as the base and coversections are sequentially flipped relative to each other.
 21. A methodas in claim 20 further comprising flipping the cover and base sectionsrelative to each other in a first direction to sequentially view imageson the first display or the second display in a first order.
 22. Amethod as in claim 21 further comprising flipping the first and secondsections relative to each other in an opposite second direction tosequentially view images on the first display or the second display in asecond reverse order.
 23. A non-transitory computer readable mediumembodied with a computer program for performing operations to changeimages displayed on displays of an apparatus, the operations comprising:displaying a first one of the images on a first display of the displayswhen the apparatus is in a first folded configuration, wherein the firstdisplay forms a front face of the apparatus when the apparatus is in thefirst folded configuration; subsequently determining if a first sectionof the apparatus is pivotably moved relative to a second section of theapparatus; and automatically displaying a second one of the images to asecond display of the displays based upon determination that the firstsection has been pivotably moved behind the second section to a secondfolded configuration, wherein the second display forms the front face ofthe apparatus when the apparatus is in the second folded configuration;and changing images displayed on the first and second displays bydisplaying sequential page images of an application on sequential onesof the displays as the first and second sections are sequentiallyflipped relative to each other.